Pittsburgh Steelers President Confirms No First-Round Quarterback in 2026 NFL Draft
Steelers President warns not to look for QB in first round of the 2026 NFL draft
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As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney II indicated that the team is unlikely to select a quarterback with their first-round pick. Instead, they are expected to focus on other positions, including wide receiver and offensive line, while keeping the option open for a quarterback later in the draft.
- 01Steelers President Art Rooney II suggests no quarterback will be selected in the first round.
- 02The team is considering other positions such as wide receiver and offensive line.
- 03Rooney hinted at the possibility of selecting a quarterback later in the draft.
- 04The Steelers have 12 picks in total but may not use them all.
- 05The team aims to avoid repeating past mistakes with quarterback selections.
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With the 2026 NFL Draft just days away, Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney II has made it clear that the team is not looking to draft a quarterback in the first round. Speaking to WTAE, Rooney stated, "It's probably not going to be a quarterback," although he did not specify which position the Steelers will target. The speculation surrounding potential picks includes wide receiver, offensive guard, offensive tackle, cornerback, and safety. Despite the team's past struggles with quarterback selections, particularly with Kenny Pickett, there remains a possibility of selecting a quarterback later in the draft. The Steelers hold a total of 12 picks, but are likely to trade some of their later selections to maneuver in the middle rounds.
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The Steelers' decision not to draft a quarterback in the first round could influence their overall team strategy and performance in the upcoming season.
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